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RF Avionics Systems Engineer

K2 Space· Avionics
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Los Angeles, CA$100k - $150kfull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

RF Avionics Systems Engineer responsible for component management, system integration and operation of RF electronics on large, high-power satellites. Role includes designing, testing, integrating RF/GNSS hardware, leading on-orbit operations, and progressively enhancing RF systems for future missions.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all technical and programmatic aspects of the RF systems that fly on the satellite, including telemetry, command, and GNSS radios, antennas, and link budgets from UHF through Ka-band
  • Serve as responsible engineer for flight hardware from design through integration and operations on orbit
  • Own acceptance and qualification screening of your hardware design(s) through environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, and thermal vacuum testing
  • Work with internal (mechanical, electrical, integration, test, and software engineers) and external (vendors) stakeholders to integrate your designs into the spacecraft systems and operate your hardware in flight
  • Own FCC licensing and ground segment compatibility testing and coordination
  • Lead vehicle integration and testing efforts to ensure hardware reliability and deconfliction with payload customers

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field
  • 1+ years of experience in microwave / RF engineering
  • Fundamental RF knowledge including familiarity with crafting RF link budgets and doing antenna placement planning
  • Familiarity with Python or MATLAB
  • Experience with RF test equipment such as vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzer, etc.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and high velocity start-up atmosphere

Skills

Required:RF engineeringPythonMATLABRF test equipment

Benefits

  • Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 + equity in the company
  • Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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